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Frank James Hospital

The former Frank James Memorial Hospital is a Grade II listed building in East Cowes.

In 2012 members of the local community formed the Friends of Frank James with the aim of protecting and conserving the premises which has fallen derelict over the years. Ownership issues are complex, but discussions are moving forward with the Isle of Wight council to find viable solution.

Below are the articles that OnTheWight has published about the site and the efforts of locals..

12, April 2013·1 min read

Letter: Three burning questions

A back-toback purchase of the former Hospital in East Cowes is suggested by Friend to Frank James

2, March 2017·1 min read

Letter: Why the threat to the NHS is real

Steven Goodman invites readers to join him and others at the Frank James Hospital in East Cowes on Saturday to celebrate five years of campaigning to protect the former hospital - whilst those at the London event urge politicians to protect the NHS.

25, February 2014·1 min read

New trees for Frank James: All welcome to anniversary celebration

Sunday marks two years since guerilla gardeners first started looking after the grounds of the former hospital in East Cowes.

5, June 2014·1 min read

Over 2,500 signatures collected for Friends of Frank James petition

Supporters of the Friends of Frank James are calling on the council to issue an Urgent Works Notice on owners of the former hospital in East Cowes.

4, October 2013·1 min read

Refuse truck causes damage to historic Frank James pillar

Considerable damage has been caused to the top of one of the iconic pillars on the boundary of the former Frank James Hospital.

19, September 2013·1 min read

Some of the former Frank James owners in liquidation

It's complex enough having several owners of the site, but we now hear that some have gone into liquidation making the situation even more difficult.

19, August 2015·1 min read

Surprise as battled-over building goes up for sale for £1.25m without notice

Seems to be the season for properties on the Isle of Wight with historical relevance going up for sale. This week a former memorial hospital.

9, November 2016·1 min read

Three years to repair historic pillar at former Frank James Hospital

Through the perseverance of the council's Conservation Officer, the pillar at the historic Frank James Hospital has finally been repaired, after being knocked down three years ago by an Island Waste truck.

22, September 2016·1 min read

Vote for Josh: A dedicated friend of Frank James Hospital

The dedicated band of guerrilla gardeners have shown great respect to this wonderful piece of Isle of Wight heritage. One of their youngest, Josh Aitken-Dunkeld, has been a committed Friend to the cause and you can now vote for him in a national award.

3, October 2016·1 min read

Vote for Josh: Frank James Friend up for a national award

Josh's commitment and dedication to the protection of this important piece of Isle of Wight history has been second to none and you can help make sure he's recognised with this national award.

27, October 2014·1 min read

Yet another heritage body urges action from the council over Frank James Hospital

There have now been two break-ins at the former Frank James Hospital in the last month, causing damage to the listed building and theft of tools. SAVE Britain's Heritage are urging immediate action by the council.

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